Hear the Voice and Prayer explores the world of religious belief and practice in the tumultuous years of Christian change between Martin Luther to John Wesley. It is produced by and features the work of faculty and students at Olivet Nazarene University.
Season 3 Episode 8: The Glare of the Sun King: Louis XIV and the 1685 Edict of Fontainebleau
This podcast episode explores the 1685 French Edict of Fontainebleau and the history behind the persecution of Protestants in Louis XIV's France. The episode covers the origins of Protestantism in France, the French Wars of Religion, and the subsequent persecution of French Huguenots under the reign of King Louis XIV. Special focus is put on the character of Louis XIV and the reasons behind why the Catholic French king decided to openly persecute French Protestants in 1685.
17 Jun 2026
Season 3 Episode 7: Bloody Mary, Quite Contrary: Reassessing the Reign of Mary I
History popularly paints Queen Mary I as a poor ruler, almost tyrannical, heavy-handed, and murderous. The origin of her famous moniker of “Bloody Mary”. However, this view is unfair. Instead, she must be examined in her context as a CatholicQueen pragmatically ruling a Protestantized England thinking through the best methods to restore the old faith. Though often misunderstood and characterized by Protestanthistoriography as “Bloody Mary,” this episode argues that Mary Tudor was in fact a responsible and sober-minded Catholic monarch.
10 Jun 2026
Season 3 Episode 6: Praying on the Enemy: Cromwell and the Soldiers’ Catechism
In this episode, Grant and Dr. Robinson explore the Biblicalfoundations of the Parliamentarian and Roundhead cause in their overthrow of Charles I's "tyrannical" reign over the Kingdom of England. Using Oliver Cromwell's own Soldiers' Catechism, Grant and Dr. Robinson dive into the Puritan background of the Roundhead cause, and where thegovernment and the soul of the English people intertwined.
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
11 ratings
Contact Hear The Voice And Prayer
Guest appearances
Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of Hear The Voice And Prayer?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
